The Early Childhood Afternoon programs for Nursery and Kindergarten students run until 3:00pm Monday through Friday. Early dismissal for children in our Early Childhood Morning programs is at 12:00 for children wishing to partake of the full day Early Childhood Afternoon programs, they will stay in school until 3:00pm. The afternoon programs flow directly from the morning program and involve outdoor play, lunch, story, nap/quiet period, handwork, afternoon activities and free play.

Please see the chart below for rates.

one day two days three days four days five days

per week per week per week per week per week

one child

$769 $1,538 $2,307 $3,075 $3,844

* sibling discount of 5%, 10% or 15% for three or more days

ELEMENTARY GRADES ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016

Grades 1-6 8:30am-3:00pm $10,763

* Thursday ½ day release @12:30pm

SIBLING DISCOUNT: For families enrolling an additional child, a five percent discount is offered on each additional sibling enrolled in a program of three or more days, ten percent for a third child enrolled, fifteen percent for four or more children enrolled.

BEFORE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS:

Available to students in the Nursery – Grade 6, Seacoast Waldorf School Before-and-After School programs provide families with quality, affordable child care. Before school is offered from 7:15-8:15am at a cost of $8 per day on annual contract basis or $10 a day to drop in. After-school is offered from 3:00 – 5:00pm at a cost of $16 per day on an annual contract basis, or $20 to drop in. After-school Program includes free play, outdoor time and a healthy snack provided by the school.

**Sibling Discount** On an annual contract basis, Before-Care from 7:15 to 8:15 at a daily rate of $6 per child for two or more children on. We offer an annual contract for the After-School Program from 3:00-5:00 pm at a daily rate of $12 per child for two or more children.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

1. One payment: Payment in full by June 1, 2015 by check or through FACTS. No fees incurred.

2. Two payments June 2015 and January 2016 (FACTS enrollment fee of $10)

Instrument Rentals: Beginning in 3rd grade all students play a stringed instrument. The office can make suggestions where you can rent or buy an instrument.

Field Trips: Occasionally there may be small charges for outside field trips.

Annual Appeal Drive: Each year parents, faculty, staff and friends of the school are asked to give to our Annual Appeal fundraising drive. The money raised helps offset the costs of running the school. (tuition only covers about % of our operating budget) The amount given at each family’s discretion, but we do expect 100% participation from our community. Gifts are tax deductible.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid is available to students in second year of the mixed-age Kindergarten (age 6 by June 1, 2016) through the elementary grades. To be considered for Financial Aid, families must apply on line at www.factsfinancialaid.com immediately after acceptance or re-enrollment to the school. You will be notified by email if you have been awarded financial aid and the amount of that award.

Elementary Grades

5 days 8:30am – 3pm (Thurs. 12:30pm dismissal)
Grades 1 – 6: $10,763
Age Requirements for Grade School:
Grade 1: age 6 by June 1
Grade 2: age 7 by June 1
Grade 3: age 8 by June 1
Grade 4: age 9 by June 1
Grade 5: age 10 by June 1
Grade 6: age 11 by June 1

Aftercare/Extended Day

Aftercare for nursery and kindergarten — 3:00pm-4:00pm or 3:00pm-5:00pm

Early Care for early childhood and grades — 7:15am — 8:15am

Payments and Fees

In order for Seacoast Waldorf School to meet its financial obligations tuition must be paid in a timely manner. Tuition not paid on an annual schedule may be paid semi-annually or monthly through the FACTS Tuition Management Program. Please contact the Business Office for any questions about tuition and fees.

There is a one-time $300 fee for the Capital Improvement Fund for newly enrolling families.